
(Performed by Authorized Personnel Only)
Manufacturer: Ditch Witch
Model: JT9
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| Method of Neutralizing Energy | ||||
| Permits Required |
Lockout (Shut-Down Procedure)
Working Under Drilling Unit
- Notify all affected personnel.
- Park machine on a hard level surface.
- Remove yellow cylinder lock from storage at rear of pipe box and place over extended cylinder rod with curved ends toward stabilizer shoe.
- Raise stabilizer to lower unit until load is supported by cylinder. Place tagout device as close to cylinder lock as possible.
Opening Front Hood
- Notify all affected personnel.
- Unlock hood at outside latches.
- Press key lock buttons to release latches and tip hood toward you.
- Release inside latch.
- Lift hood to remove. Place tagout device as close to hood latches as possible.
Start-Up Procedure
Working Under Drilling Unit
- Notify all affected personnel that equipment is operational and removal of lock out will occur.
- Remove all tools, equipment and debris from the area.
- Raise stabilizer until load is unsupported by cylinder.
- Remove yellow cylinder lock and place back in storage and remove tagout device.
Closing Front Hood
- Notify all affected personnel that equipment is operational and removal of lock out will occur.
- Remove all tools, equipment and debris from the area.
- Align pins with designated holes.
- Secure inside latch
- Secure latches. Remove tagout device and test equipment.